Wayside Future Leaders Scholarship Program holds award ceremony

7/3/2014, 2:17 p.m.

The Wayside Future Leaders Scholarship Program held its third annual scholarship dinner and awards ceremony on Saturday, June 28 at the Wayside Manor. This year’s theme was “Prepared for a Purpose.”

Dr. Rudy Crew, president of Medgar Evers College and former chancellor of New York City public schools, was the keynote speaker. His charge was powerful and encouraging. First, he said, never allow others to define your identity. Second, remember our purpose in life is to serve others, not ourselves. Always reach behind you and pull someone up with you. Finally, maintain dignity and honor in all work.

Musical entertainment was provided by the Jimmy Hill Band and Great Women of Gospel (Gloria Woods, Nadine P. Simmons, Lena Soul and the Rev. Maxine Cassellas). Additional performers included Williams and Williams Gospel and the Regime Steppers.